BIO 304 - Cell Biology

This course covers major aspects of eukaryotic animal cell biology, with an emphasis on understanding the molecular processes that occur at the subcellular level. Topics include a review of basic cellular composition and fundamentals of metabolism, followed by more complex topics including regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, protein processing and transport, cytoskeleton structure and function, cell signaling, cell cycle regulation, cell death, stem cell biology, and cancer. Includes a strong focus on experimental techniques and approaches that are used in modern cell and molecular biology research. Three hours of lecture per semester week.

Prerequisites BIO 103/BIO 103L; CHE 105, CHE 202
Corequisites BIO 311L

Credits: 3

Class Level Junior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate